Our Performance series is designed by hardware enthusiasts for maximum performance with the Core i7 CPU. These modules are hand tested in the latest Core i7 motherboards in triple channel configuration to guarantee phenomenal speed. Each Performance series module is equipped with a chrome plated heatsink that is designed by our thermal engineers to wick away heat from the components more efficiently than traditional heatsinks, resulting in higher clock speeds. The Performance series is built expressly for extreme overclockers and gaming enthusiasts.